Backmarker: meaning, definitions and examples

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backmarker

[ ˈbækˌmɑːrkər ]

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racing

A backmarker is a slower driver or team that is behind the leading pack of cars in a race.

Synonyms

laggard, straggler, tail-ender

Examples of usage

The backmarker struggled to keep up with the pace of the front runners.
Backmarkers can sometimes cause issues for the leaders when they are being lapped.

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sports

In sports, a backmarker refers to a competitor who is at the bottom of the rankings or standings.

Synonyms

outsider, trailing, underdog

Examples of usage

The backmarker team finished last in the tournament.
He started as a backmarker but worked hard to improve his position.

Translations

Translations of the word "backmarker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcador de fundo

🇮🇳 बैकमार्कर

🇩🇪 Hintermarker

🇮🇩 penanda belakang

🇺🇦 задній маркер

🇵🇱 marker tylni

🇯🇵 バックマーカー

🇫🇷 marqueur arrière

🇪🇸 marcador trasero

🇹🇷 arka işaretleyici

🇰🇷 백마커

🇸🇦 علامة خلفية

🇨🇿 zadní značka

🇸🇰 zadný marker

🇨🇳 后标记

🇸🇮 zadnji marker

🇮🇸 afturmálari

🇰🇿 артқы маркер

🇬🇪 უკან მარკერი

🇦🇿 arxa marker

🇲🇽 marcador trasero

Word origin

The term backmarker originated in the world of horse racing, where it referred to horses that were marked on the back to distinguish them from the leading horses. Over time, the term has been adapted to other sports and activities to describe participants who are behind the leading pack.